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fimhinns-flarbor filif Nowhere a Finer Climate — Nowhere A Finer Community VOLUME THREE, NUMBER XXXXH CURRY COUNTY. OREGON TIIURSDAY, DECEM BER^23~ 1948 Former Pastor Told BROOKINGS AND HARBOR WISH ALL O; Conditions Seen THE JOY POSSIBLE TO ENTIRE WORLD In China At Present AND THAT PEACE WILL REIGN IN 1949 'Swede' Gardner 4 Sh®i In Abdtrm^ When Pistol Falls The many friends of Elmer "Swede” Gardner will be rebeved to know that he is much better at this time, following the acci dental shooting while fishing on the upper Chetco last Saturday. In company with Lester Rauch he was fishing m. the vicinity 01 the Upper Chetco bridge, vhen he hooked a fish. Stepping back to land it, in some way his fish rod caught on the .22 pistcl in his hosier, and knocked it to the ground. At it hit a rock, it discharged, with the bullet piercing his right groin and ranging up into his ab- dominal cavity, cutting the in testincs in two places before it lodged. Rushed to the Seaside hospital he was on the operating .able five hours. About a half-gallon of blood was, drained from the abdominal cavity, and t n r e e transfusions of blood were neces sary. Monday he was reported to be better, after having been gven but a slim chance to live. Doctors say that his powerful physique is responsible. Friends f say that you just can’t keep a Gardner down. While Lawrence Payne was in the process of giving one trans fusion, Swede grinned at him and said: “I know now what a gut shot deer feels like.” R. D. Rowley Wil! Head Local Masonic Lodge For 1949 BROOKINGS, Rev. J. R. Denham, pastor at th? Baptist Community church for two years, beginning late in 1912, told people of the a ire, both Friday evening and Sunday morn ing of the conditions in China to- ( ay, and their bearing upon world peace. He doesn’t look for any-1 thing short of a miracle prevent J ing the Communists from seizing control, and that China soon will | be behind the Iron Curtain. China and her people deserve better fate, although the country has been exploited by many na- - tions to their own gain. The em issaries from Moscow have so in- fiamed the U. S. press against China that the visit of Madame Chiang has been looked upon in this nation with disfavor. Rev. Denham was asked to re main over for Monday evening,! that more people might hear the j message he is able to deliver, all from personal experiences and ! observation. Christmas Program Staged By Church Schoo!, Sunday Eve Youth of the Sunday school, Sunday evening, presented th? annual Christmas party, made up of a play with its setting in the Holy Land, scene of The Nativ ity of Christ. Packed to capacity, the church was appropriately decorated in keeping with the occasion, with a tree, and trimmings all over the church. At conclusion of the play, the lights were turned out while a candle-lighting ceremony w’as ob- served, with the audience sing- ing “Silent Night.*’ Treats were given children, and presents, for Rev. and Mrs. Neu- feld, and Mrs. Jeanette Pierce, from the congregation, were in- eluded in the ceremonies. R. D. Rowley, one of tne the group K. which helped organize and found Svdney Cioft Lodge, No. 206, A. j F & A. M.. was named master at the annual election Friday eve- oing. He succeeds Sam J. Gott, who just completed his year as master. Other officers elected: Senior Warden—Chas. E. Low. । Junior Warden—A. C. Thomp son. Secretary—Sam J. Gott. Treasurer—Ira A. Darst. Senior Deacon—Leonard Har- vey. Junior Deacon—Arthur Benson Senior Stewart—Ralph Young. With children as honored guests Junior Stewart—Wm. L. Camp Rotarians, their families and in bell. vited guests, Tuesday evening, Chaplain—Chas. Christianson. enjoyed annual Rotary Christ- Marshall—Chairles Bickner. mas party at the Grange hall. Tyler—Robert II. Stanhurast. Games, including bingo, gave St. John’s Services will be held j plenty excuse for Rotarians to \ t the Baptist Community church, j give extra prizes to the kiddies. Sunday evening, Dec. 26, at 7:30 । Ice cream, cake and treats cli o’clock. All Masons are urged to maxed the evening. attend. These columns reach at least Hy Pilot Classifieds for sales! 5000 readers each week—use ’em. Rotarians, Families I And Friends Enjoy Christmas Party "Shadow Room We!l Attended On Grand Olenina Grand opening of Ralnh Vin The communities of Brookings and Harbor want cent ’s “Shadow Room” Saturday the entire world to enjoy Christmas of 1948 in the evening was attended by about spirit it was meant, over 1900 years ago, when the 80 guests, who pronounced the dining room and cocktail Prince Of Peace gave the world a new way of life. new lounge one of the best in the en- It is the hope of these communities that peace will tire southwest Oregon. Turkey he extended throughout the years to come and that dinner featured the menu for the a new hope will Nossom in all nations, now down opening. Mrs. Bernice Ward was hos- trodden as result of the late world war. tess at the opening event, at May 1919 hold a new hone for each individual, which many business men and each state, and each nation. May prosperity be even! their ladies were present. Danc ing was enjoyed following the greater next year than it has at any time in the luncheon. past, and that a greater unity among peoples soon Reservat ions are being sought realized instead of the present distrust. for the New Years party, an event which is being looked for- FROM ALL OF US. TO ALL OF YOU “A VERY ver to by many, when they MERRY CHRISTMAS TIME!” pect to entertain friends. V. F. W., Legion Staged Party For All Ex-Service Men Approximately 150 members of V. F W., American Legion and their auxiliaries, and ex-service men were present, Monday eve ning at the Grange hall, to en joy a pot luck dinner, starting off the Christmas party. Following the dinner, the fol lowing program was enjoyed: Azalea Garden Club triple trio, singing “Calm as the Night,” and “First Noel,” with Mrs. Norine Harvey at the piano. Viano-violin numbers by Irs. Stan Patterson and Mrs. Gilbert Christensen. “White Christmans,” by Mrs. C. A. MacKenzie. “T’was Night Before Christ mas” and “Parade of Wooden Soldiers” by Louise Ostenburg. “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” and "Silent Night” by Mr. and Mrs. Emil R. Moore. "We Wish You A Merry Christ mas” by triple trio, and group singing of carols. Featuring the dancing enter tainment were the polkas by Mr. and Mrs. Tony Olsen. Weather Report For the past week, Sunday: Max. Dec. 13 ............ ...44 Dec. 14 ............ ....48 Dec 15 ............. ..45 Dec. 16 ............ ..47 Dec. 17 ............. .55 Dec. 18 ............. ..50 Dec. 19 ............. ..49 Rain for week . ending on Min. Ralr 39 .91 35 T 32 33 33 32 34 .91 Pilot Class Ads get Results! Firemen's Annua! BaSl P’anned For A Christmas Even* Mrs. George Davis Rites Held Tuesday At Coos Bay Chape! Brookings Firemen, following a custom set some years ago, are againg billing an annual Christ mas ball, at Harbor Grange hall, Christmas night, Dec. 25. These men, who have also been responsible for the annual Christ mas tree events in this area, will. use funds obtained from this ball to purchase the candies nad treats for the children of the area, who attend the Christmas eve cere monies. Grange Enjoys A Christmas Party, Friday Evening The last meeting of Chetco Grange Friday evening featured the annual Christmas program and party under direction of Mrs. Lillian Zumpfe, Mrs. Tora Gus tafson, Mrs. Ethel Olsen and Mrs. Roy Springer. A program of Christmas readings, carols and tableous was presented, after which Santa made his appear ance and gifts were presented to everyone present. During the meeting, it was an nounced ihat installation of of ficers will take place at the first meeting in January, with County Deputy, Fred Adams, as install ing officer. Mrs. L. A. Humphreys of Russellville Grange, in Mult nomah county, was a visitor. Following the meeting a social time of dancing was enjoyed, with a pot luck lunch late in th< evening. Classified Ads Get Results! Funeral services were held on Tuesday at Mills Chapel, Coos Bay, for Mrs. George J. Davis, 58, who died a week before at her home in Inglewood where she had lived the past five years. In terment was at Sunset cemetery Born in Michigan, she came to this community in 1925 and lived here for a number of years. Survivors include the widower, Georg B. Davis; sons, James S., and Sidney Mr„ both of Coos Bay; daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Gurney of Bandon and Mrs. Ellen Jag gers of Brookings, and a sister, Mrs. Gertie Nelson, of Michigan. Bruins Got Revenge Against Powers 5 Monday Evening The fast Powers High School aggregation know now how the Bruins felt after driving some 150 miles recently, going out on the floor and playing basketball immediately upon arrival, for the Bruins obtained revenge for the earlier defeat, Monday night. By a score of 47 to 31, the Bruins never gave the visitors a chance to get any easy shots at the basket. By keeping the vis itors far uot, forcing long shots, the Bruins made easy work of Monday’s tussle. The Bruins lead 16-4 at th? quarter; 20-12 at the half ami made it safe, 33-21 at the three- fourths mark. WANTED: Clean cotton rags, free of buttons. Pilot, office.
